A list of Featured Articles.
Parentage Orders New York
Parentage Orders in New York have just become an easier option for lesbian families. Parentage orders in New York are […]
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Will Obergefell Survive The New Supreme Court? The Answer is Yes... For Now
Will Obergefell survive the new Supreme Court? 12/14/2020 – IMPORTANT UPDATE This morning the Supreme Court denied the Indiana Attorney […]
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Estate Planning and COVID-19 – Protecting What’s Most Important in a Time of Crisis
Estate Planning and COVID-19 – Protecting What’s Most Important in a Time of Crisis Estate Planning and COVID-19 – Like […]
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Legal Surrogacy in New York – Albany lawmakers pass landmark legislation
Legal Surrogacy in New York – Albany lawmakers pass landmark legislation Legal Surrogacy in New York – Albany lawmakers pass […]
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Effect of COVID-19 on LGBTQ Family Planning
The Effect of COVID-19 on LGBTQ Family Planning is evolving and far reaching. It is also temporary. The Effect of […]
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The Anonymous Donor Myth
The anonymous donor myth was, only a few years ago, not a concern to the many anonymous sperm and egg […]
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Embryo Donation May Be The Answer For You
If you are asking what to do with your extra embryos, embryo donation is a viable, and ethical, option.
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What does a Kavanaugh Court mean for the LGBT community?
What does a Kavanaugh Court mean for the LGBT community? In short, a generation’s worth of challenges, dismissals and legitimized […]
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Guardianship for Children – Priceless Peace of Mind
Creating a guardianship for Children may be the most important reason for creating an estate plan. With a thoughtfully chosen […]
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The Anthony Kennedy Retirement - a Death Knell for LGBT Rights in the Court?
The Anthony Kennedy retirement was a shock to many, as was his pro-LGBT legacy. Whether the Kennedy legacy will live […]
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The Masterpiece Cake Shop Decision – A Narrowly Decided Cautionary Tale
The Masterpiece Cake Shop Decision demonstrated the Supreme Court of the United States threading the religious needle. In Masterpiece […]
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Over The Rainbow
“I’m over the rainbow.” When a friend said this, I didn’t understand at first. My traditional understanding of this phrase is […]
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Three Parent Family in NY Affirmed by Family Court
A three parent family in NY recently appeared in New York County Family Court. The outcome shows movement toward acknowledgment […]
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Known Donor Family Law New York – Protecting Lesbian Mothers
Known Donor Family Law New York is changing. Many lesbian couples look to known donor family law New York prior […]
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LGBT Family Planning – The ABCs of Family Creation and Protection
LGBT Family Planning involves conscious decision making and careful preparation to ensure that your family is protected under existing laws, […]
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Is there a Marital Presumption for Male Couples in New York?
Is there marital presumption for male couples in New York? Recent case law suggests that we are heading in that […]
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Estate Planning for Dummies – The Important Steps You May Have Already Taken
Estate Planning for Dummies explains the most basic estate planning tools, many of which you may have already implemented without […]
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Reaching Across the Uterus
Politics pops up in the oddest places. And like a song that gets stuck in your head, it refuses to […]
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Marital Trust Planning – Making the Most of Your Money
Marital Trust planning is essential for those couples who are concerned about protecting surviving family members, especially children, and avoiding […]
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Second Parent Adoption Necessity: Securing Parentage in Uncertain Times
Second parent adoption necessity has become the primary topic of discussion for me both at work and in my private […]
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The LGBT Trump Disconnect
The LGBT Trump disconnect is real and attention must be paid to what appears to be the beginning of a […]
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Do I need a Will ? - Essential Estate Planning
Do I need a Will ? “I don’t own anything.” “It’s too complicated.” “I’m too young to think about a […]
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Conscious Surrogacy – Making the Best Decisions For Your Family
Is there such a thing as conscious surrogacy? Yes, and those considering surrogacy will be confronted with some serious ethical […]
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LGBT Family Rights in a Trump Presidency
Many are asking, “Will there be LGBT family rights in a Trump presidency?” While there certainly is cause for concern […]
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New York’s Changing Family Law
New York’s changing family law finally appears to be catching up to the realities of LGBT families, at least incrementally. […]
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Ethical Surrogacy – Making the Right Choices
Ethical surrogacy is, and must be, the goal of an intended parent (IP) who is looking to have a family […]
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Unmarried Estate Planning Information
While America has transformed in its understanding of marriage equality over the last five years, unmarried estate planning is still […]
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New York Family Law, Matter of Brooke S.B.
Late August 2016 marked a turning point for New York family law and how it defines parents, particularly lesbian parents. […]
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Finding a Surrogate Mother – And Your Future
Finding a surrogate mother is the first step for couples who want to have a biologically related family through surrogacy. […]
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Considering Known Sperm Donors
Lesbian couples are choosing known sperm donors in increasing numbers for a variety of very important reasons. Your choice now […]
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Right of Survivorship in Real Property
The right of survivorship in real property is perhaps one of the most important estate planning tools. For many people, […]
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Co-Parenting – One More Option For Creating Your Family
Co-Parenting is fast becoming an alternative to adoption, surrogacy and IVF for many in the LGBT community who want to […]
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New York Probate Process
The New York Probate Process controls the transfer of the assets of someone who dies in the state of New […]
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Living Wills and Health Care Proxies
Living Wills and Health Care Proxies, sometime know as Medical Powers of Attorney, are vital aspect of an individual’s, couple’s […]
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Family Estate Planning
Family estate planning addresses the greatest concern of most families with younger children: ensuring their stability and security if something […]
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Gay Family Values
In 2016 it seems almost archaic to write about gay family values, but the truth is that many in this […]
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Gay Parents Adoption – New Possibilities
Gay parents adoption used to be unheard of. While certain countries still struggle with the concept of our families being […]
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Estate Planning Trust – Does my family need one?
I get this question a lot, “Do I need an Estate planning trust?” The answer differs for every personal and […]
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Compassionate Surrogacy – Options For Your Family
Compassionate surrogacy, sometime referred to as altruistic surrogacy, is the process where a woman, the compassionate surrogate, carries a child […]
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Estate Planning Basics for Gay Couples
What are the estate planning basics that all gay couples need to know? This article will give you the information […]
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